Ben Harrison: “In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant, in relation to the employment by the…”

A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.

I herewith transmit, for the information of Congress, a communication from the Acting Secretary of State, forwarding certain bulletins of the Bureau of the American Republics.

It gives me pleasure to consummate here to-day, by the act of lifting this flag, the efforts in support of a principle to which I give my hearty support.

The law should at least have contained a provision for the continued discharge of their duties by the incumbents until the new officers were appointed and qualified.